Vietnamese Refugees in America
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"The Vietnamese American
experience in the United States is inextricably linked with U.S. involvement in
Southeast Asia. Yet that very involvement, and the passions and trauma
surrounding it, has often obscured the complex and evolving story of the
Vietnamese American community.
On April 30th, 1975, after
U.S. withdrawal from the region, South Vietnam collapsed and Ho Chi Minh’s
troops rolled into Saigon, the capital. The modest numbers of students and
professionals who had previously immigrated to the United States were joined by
a tide of refugees fearing persecution under the new regime. Many thousands
left in the weeks leading up to April 30th, and approximately 130,000
Vietnamese fled in the period shortly after that date. Some were airlifted, as
Colonel Le and Frank Jao describe in Saigon, U.S.A.; others fled by
whatever means they could find, such as Chuyen Nguyen’s harrowing escape with
his wife Thuy and his 2 month old son Vu, where they ran across an airfield to
the sound of gunfire and commandeered an aircraft to take them to some unknown
destination.
Since many of the South
Vietnamese who fled in the period surrounding the fall of Saigon had
connections with the United States, this became a natural destination. Those
who were fortunate to be part of the U.S. airlifts were taken to the
Philippines and Guam, and from there to refugee resettlement centers that were
established, practically overnight, at Camp Pendleton, in Southern California,
Fort Chaffee in Arkansas, the Eglin Air Base in Florida, and Fort Indiantown
Gap, Pennsylvania.
Others left later, in the
late '70’s and early ‘80’s. Some had been in communist reeducation camps.
Others, including ethnic Chinese, responded to growing pressure and
discrimination. This wave of refugees cast off in boats to become the boat
people, landing in refugee camps in places like Hong Kong, Thailand, and
Malaysia, often waiting years for resettlement. The last Southeast Asian
refugee camp was closed in 1998."
http://home.earthlink.net/~saigonusa/vietnamese.htm
experience in the United States is inextricably linked with U.S. involvement in
Southeast Asia. Yet that very involvement, and the passions and trauma
surrounding it, has often obscured the complex and evolving story of the
Vietnamese American community.
On April 30th, 1975, after
U.S. withdrawal from the region, South Vietnam collapsed and Ho Chi Minh’s
troops rolled into Saigon, the capital. The modest numbers of students and
professionals who had previously immigrated to the United States were joined by
a tide of refugees fearing persecution under the new regime. Many thousands
left in the weeks leading up to April 30th, and approximately 130,000
Vietnamese fled in the period shortly after that date. Some were airlifted, as
Colonel Le and Frank Jao describe in Saigon, U.S.A.; others fled by
whatever means they could find, such as Chuyen Nguyen’s harrowing escape with
his wife Thuy and his 2 month old son Vu, where they ran across an airfield to
the sound of gunfire and commandeered an aircraft to take them to some unknown
destination.
Since many of the South
Vietnamese who fled in the period surrounding the fall of Saigon had
connections with the United States, this became a natural destination. Those
who were fortunate to be part of the U.S. airlifts were taken to the
Philippines and Guam, and from there to refugee resettlement centers that were
established, practically overnight, at Camp Pendleton, in Southern California,
Fort Chaffee in Arkansas, the Eglin Air Base in Florida, and Fort Indiantown
Gap, Pennsylvania.
Others left later, in the
late '70’s and early ‘80’s. Some had been in communist reeducation camps.
Others, including ethnic Chinese, responded to growing pressure and
discrimination. This wave of refugees cast off in boats to become the boat
people, landing in refugee camps in places like Hong Kong, Thailand, and
Malaysia, often waiting years for resettlement. The last Southeast Asian
refugee camp was closed in 1998."
http://home.earthlink.net/~saigonusa/vietnamese.htm
Restrictions on Family Size in China
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"China's one child policy is a
government-dictated limitation on the number of children certain groups of
people in China can have without paying a fine.
More correctly termed the "family planning policy," it is often
misunderstood as forcing all families to only have one child or face serious
consequences. In reality, it has many exceptions, and enforcement is lax in some
areas. Regardless, it remains controversial, as it is seen as a restriction of
reproductive rights, and does sometimes lead to abuses of illegally-born
children.
Exceptions and Loopholes
Though many outside of China are under the
impression that the one child policy applies to all Chinese citizens, this is
not true. In fact, there are a number of exceptions, and the legislation applies
to only about 35 percent of citizens, as it only applies to married, urban,
ethnically Han couples. Ethnic minorities, those in rural areas, and parents
without siblings themselves can all have more than one child without paying a
fine, as can those who have a severely disabled child or one that dies. In some
circumstances, exceptions are also made for those who lose their children to
natural disasters."
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-chinas-one-child-policy.htm#slideshow
The government should not be able to control the people in this way because often times people do not purposely get pregnant and if it does happen accidentally, then their family will have to pay a fine they may not be able to afford.
government-dictated limitation on the number of children certain groups of
people in China can have without paying a fine.
More correctly termed the "family planning policy," it is often
misunderstood as forcing all families to only have one child or face serious
consequences. In reality, it has many exceptions, and enforcement is lax in some
areas. Regardless, it remains controversial, as it is seen as a restriction of
reproductive rights, and does sometimes lead to abuses of illegally-born
children.
Exceptions and Loopholes
Though many outside of China are under the
impression that the one child policy applies to all Chinese citizens, this is
not true. In fact, there are a number of exceptions, and the legislation applies
to only about 35 percent of citizens, as it only applies to married, urban,
ethnically Han couples. Ethnic minorities, those in rural areas, and parents
without siblings themselves can all have more than one child without paying a
fine, as can those who have a severely disabled child or one that dies. In some
circumstances, exceptions are also made for those who lose their children to
natural disasters."
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-chinas-one-child-policy.htm#slideshow
The government should not be able to control the people in this way because often times people do not purposely get pregnant and if it does happen accidentally, then their family will have to pay a fine they may not be able to afford.
Birth rates in Developed vs. Less Developed Countries
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Birth rates are higher in less developed countries and this is because they cannot afford things such as birth control. Also in less developed countries families have many children because they expect some to die. The birth rate in developed countries is not as high because many women would rather focus on their career, large families are expensive, and contraception is so readily available.
What are natural human rights?
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"Natural rights are rights not contingent upon the laws,
customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or government, and therefore
universal and inalienable." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_and_legal_rights
customs, or beliefs of any particular culture or government, and therefore
universal and inalienable." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_and_legal_rights
What is genocide? What is a modern example of genocide?
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The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular
ethnic group or nation.
A modern example of genocide was led by Fidel Castro in Cuba from 1959-1999.
"Fidel Castro (August 13, 1926 - ~2006 ) was the brutal atheistic
communist dictator of Cuba from 1959 to 2006. He has not been
seen and heard publicly since July 2006, when he underwent surgery for a "sharp
intestinal crisis with sustained bleeding" in a communist hospital.[1] Engaging in liberal denial, communists in Cuba release grainy images of an
apparently old man along with absurd quotes of Castro like this claim, "I don’t
even remember what a headache feels like."[2]
He held the posts of prime minister (1959-1976) and president of the
Council of State and president of the Council of Ministers (1976-2006).[3] His oppressive rule lasted
almost 50 years and killed scores of thousands. He has not been seen publicly
since July 2006, when he underwent intestinal surgery, and is presumably no
longer alive as of December 2009; the communists running Cuba have no incentive
to risk challenge to their power by announcing that he passed away.[4] After a long absence from the
public eye, he was purportedly shown in photographs in June of 2010, released by
the Cuban State News Agency. In August 2010, the Associated Press had a story of
a purported Castro speech to the Cuban parliament. [5]The fact remains there hasn't been a
reputable, independent account of Castro being alive in nearly a year. Other
authoritarian regimes, such as North Korea and Nazi
Germany have engaged in "body-doubles" and actor/impersonators to
hide the death or incapacitation of despots in the past. [6] [7] In April 2011, Castro allegedly stepped down
as head of the Cuban communist Party, but it has not been confirmed that this
was not a ruse. [8]" http://www.conservapedia.com/Fidel_Castro
ethnic group or nation.
A modern example of genocide was led by Fidel Castro in Cuba from 1959-1999.
"Fidel Castro (August 13, 1926 - ~2006 ) was the brutal atheistic
communist dictator of Cuba from 1959 to 2006. He has not been
seen and heard publicly since July 2006, when he underwent surgery for a "sharp
intestinal crisis with sustained bleeding" in a communist hospital.[1] Engaging in liberal denial, communists in Cuba release grainy images of an
apparently old man along with absurd quotes of Castro like this claim, "I don’t
even remember what a headache feels like."[2]
He held the posts of prime minister (1959-1976) and president of the
Council of State and president of the Council of Ministers (1976-2006).[3] His oppressive rule lasted
almost 50 years and killed scores of thousands. He has not been seen publicly
since July 2006, when he underwent intestinal surgery, and is presumably no
longer alive as of December 2009; the communists running Cuba have no incentive
to risk challenge to their power by announcing that he passed away.[4] After a long absence from the
public eye, he was purportedly shown in photographs in June of 2010, released by
the Cuban State News Agency. In August 2010, the Associated Press had a story of
a purported Castro speech to the Cuban parliament. [5]The fact remains there hasn't been a
reputable, independent account of Castro being alive in nearly a year. Other
authoritarian regimes, such as North Korea and Nazi
Germany have engaged in "body-doubles" and actor/impersonators to
hide the death or incapacitation of despots in the past. [6] [7] In April 2011, Castro allegedly stepped down
as head of the Cuban communist Party, but it has not been confirmed that this
was not a ruse. [8]" http://www.conservapedia.com/Fidel_Castro
Statistically around the world who is most susceptible to human rights
violations?
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Human rights violations are most likely to occur in less developed countries.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-6-The-Most-Severe-Human-Right-Violations-Around-the-World-63112.shtml
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Top-6-The-Most-Severe-Human-Right-Violations-Around-the-World-63112.shtml
When, if ever, will human rights violations cease to exist? How?
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Human rights violations will cease to exist only when all people are seen as equal regardless of race, gender, etc. Here are some ways to help stop human rights violations:
"1. Provide more assistance to help willing countries prevent such violations.
2. Give greater recognition to the few nations which have very good human
rights records.
3. Accept more refugees without applying political bias based upon their
origin.
4. Only distribute news and information about human rights from reputable
sources.
5. Avoid all military aggression and threats, which bring about many such
crimes."
http://news.lesswaiting.com/061610.shtml
"1. Provide more assistance to help willing countries prevent such violations.
2. Give greater recognition to the few nations which have very good human
rights records.
3. Accept more refugees without applying political bias based upon their
origin.
4. Only distribute news and information about human rights from reputable
sources.
5. Avoid all military aggression and threats, which bring about many such
crimes."
http://news.lesswaiting.com/061610.shtml